NHL News, Analysis, History, Schedule, Rumors
Welcome back to another weekend edition of NHL Rumours with Last Word on Hockey. The 2021 Trade Deadline is now within sight, only five weeks away. Teams are beginning to heat up negotiations with expiring talent, and the trade market is beginning to heat up as well. Today’s set of rumours features some currently dysfunctional […] READ MORE
On Monday, the Buffalo Sabres signed 2020 first-round selection Jack Quinn to an entry-level contract. With an average annual value of $925,000, this three-year contract carries him through the 2022-23 season. It’s official! 🙌 We have signed forward Jack Quinn to a three-year, entry-level contract. Details: https://t.co/i6iHJnPRZl pic.twitter.com/cgLpWSnLWN — Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) November 16, 2020 Jack […] READ MORE
The Edmonton Oilers are expected to sign free-agent forward Dominik Kahun to a one-year contract worth $975,000. This contract carries him through the 2020-21 season. The news was initially reported from a german website, eishockeynews.de and confirmed by Elliotte Friedman. Kahun deal in EDM will be one-year, $975K — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) November 2, 2020 […] READ MORE
We’re in a holding pattern as we await the return of hockey. However, there are still plenty of NHL rumours to sort out as we wonder what’s going on. The buzz won’t stop as we try to find a possible starting date. Today’s NHL rumours focus on that start date, the Calgary Flames and the […] READ MORE
The Buffalo Sabres have signed free-agent defenceman Brandon Montour to a contract. Terms of the deal are yet to be disclosed. The deal comes right before the arbitration filing deadline. Hearing that Brandon Montour agreed to a contract with the Sabres before the arb filing deadline — Pierre LeBrun (@PierreVLeBrun) October 10, 2020 Sabres Bring […] READ MORE
The first day of free agency is behind us and several big names remain unsigned. This includes the Buffalo Sabres‘ wing Victor Olofsson. Former Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby signed a two-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks. How long will he remain a Canuck is a big question going forward. Finally, we break down which of […] READ MORE
As the NHL moves ahead with its Return to Play plan, Last Word on Hockey is taking a look towards the offseason. In terms of building a franchise, the offseason is the most crucial time of the year for front offices. However, due to COVID-19, the short-term future of how this operates has seen sweeping […] READ MORE
On Tuesday morning, the Buffalo Sabres announced the team had fired general manager Jason Botterill. The Sabres also announced that Senior Vice President of Business Administration Kevyn Adams has been named general manager. In addition, veteran assistant general managers Randy Sexton and Steve Greeley were fired. We have relieved Jason Botterill of his duties as […] READ MORE